Synopses & Reviews
When somebody famous dies, the New York Times occasionally runs a crossword puzzle dedicated to that person. The maker of these macabre tributes is usually the one and only David J. Kahn, whose expertise has earned him a reputation as the Grid Reaper.” Now Kahn has turned his talents to 50 dead celebrities and constructed a crossword about each, full of fun facts, trivia, and wordplay worthy of their subjects, who include such notables as Pope John Paul II, Rosa Parks, Frank Sinatra, Julia Child, and George Carlin.
Synopsis
Hail to the chief! These terrific crosswords pay tribute to US presidents, first ladies, and other White House-related topics. Written by one of the best puzzle constructors in the business, each of the 40 themed crosswords is daily-sized (15x15) for solving fun. Filled with puns and wordplay, it's the perfect collection for political, history, and trivia buffs.
About the Author
David J. Kahn is a longtime crossword constructor who has appeared in all the major papers. His previous Sterling books are Baseball Crosswords, Sit & Solve Hard Crosswords, Sit & Solve Movie Crosswords, Crosswords on the Flip Side, The Metropolitan Opera: Crosswords for Opera Lovers, and The Grid Reaper: 50 Crosswords to Die For. He resides in New York City.